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Shōbara, Japan
Hiroshima · Japan
Shōbara is a mid-size city in Hiroshima, Japan with a population of 33,633. Elevation: 830 ft (253 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 33,633 |
| Population Density | 70 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 830 ft (253 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.8500°, 133.0167° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hiroshima |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 66.5 inches (1,688 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.7 inches (17 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $32,400 |
| Median Age | 47.8 years |
About Shōbara
Shōbara is a mid-size city in Japan (Hiroshima) with a population of 33,633. The city sits at an elevation of 830 feet (253 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Shōbara vs Japan Average
Income: Shōbara vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $32,400 |
| 57% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,076 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $84,000 |
| 70% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $420 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 13,453 |
Property Tax
Climate in Shōbara
Shōbara has an average annual temperature of 13°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.3°C), the coldest is Jan (1.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1736 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 830 ft (253 m) |
| Area | 481.3 sq mi (1,246.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 70/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8500°N, 133.0167°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1026 | OFF MASUDA, SHIMANE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,001 | 111 km |
| 1872 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 804 | 93 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 109 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (48 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 48 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 135 km |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 9.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 8.1 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
Shōbara has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 66.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.4") and December the driest (2.9").
Schools in Shōbara
24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市立永末小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立総領小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立総領中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 庄原市立山内小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 広島県立農業技術大学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立庄原格致高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立庄原実業高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 庄原養護学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立高小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立高南小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立田川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立灰塚小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立三良坂学園(みらさか小学校・三良坂中学校) | - | - | - | - |
| 市立板橋小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立東小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立本小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立庄原小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立庄原中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立川北小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立峰田小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立実留小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立口南小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立仁賀小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立上谷小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Shōbara
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Shōbara
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 三良坂平和美術館 | ||||
| 奥出雲鉄の彫刻美術館 | ||||
| 帝釈峡まほろばの里時悠館 | ||||
| 広島県立みよし風土記の丘・広島県立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 庄原市立比和町自然科学博物館 | ||||
| 庄原市総領郷土資料館 | ||||
| 神石高原町立神石民俗資料館 | ||||
| 辻村寿三郎人形館 |
Libraries in Shōbara
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 三次市立三和図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 三次市立三良坂図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 三次市立吉舎図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 三次市立君田図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 三次市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 三次市立布野図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 三次市立甲奴図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 世羅町せらにし図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 庄原市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 庄原市立図書館口和分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 庄原市立図書館比和分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 庄原市立図書館比和分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 庄原市立図書館総領分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 庄原市立図書館西城分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 飯南町立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Shōbara
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JA三次 | |||||
| 協同組合三次総合卸センター | |||||
| 風季舎昌平本家 |
Restaurants in Shōbara
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Shōbara
7 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Shōbara
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Shōbara
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Shōbara
14 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utopia Saioto | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski Park Kanbiki | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mizuho Highland | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Asahi Tengston Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Snow Resort Nekoyama | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kotobiki Forest Park Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Dogoyama-Kougen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kenmin no Mori Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ibukinosato Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hiruzen Bear Valley Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| OkuDaisen Ski resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kagamiganaru Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Daisen Masumizu Kogen Snow Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Daisen White Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Shōbara
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hiroshima Airport | HIJ | Large Airport |
| Izumo Enmusubi Airport | IZO | Medium Airport |
| Yonago Kitaro Airport / JASDF Miho Air Base | YGJ | Medium Airport |
| Hoei Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kasaoka Air Station | - | Small Airport |
| Suginohaku Hobby Field Ultralightport | - | Small Airport |
| Suika Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Shōbara
24 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Akagawa Post Office | |
| Bingo Hommura Post Office | |
| Hiroshima Kenritsu-Daigaku-mae Post Office | |
| Kawakita Post Office | |
| Kisa Post Office | |
| Kisa Yasuda Post Office | |
| Konan Post Office | |
| Kuchikita Post Office | |
| Nigorikawa Summary Post Office | |
| Sanedome Post Office | |
| Shikiji Summary Post Office | |
| Shobara Heiwa Summary Post Office | |
| Shobara Itabashi Post Office | |
| Shobara Kita Summary Post Office | |
| Shobara Mikkaichi Post Office | |
| Shobara Post Office | |
| Shobara Shinjo Summary Post Office | |
| Soryo Post Office | |
| Taka Post Office | |
| Yamanouchi Post Office | |
| Yanohara Summary Post Office | |
| 七塚簡易郵便局 | |
| 庄原南簡易郵便局 | |
| 敷地簡易郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Shōbara
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 円通寺 | |
| 宝蔵寺 | |
| 西楽寺 | |
| 雲龍寺 |
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Shōbara?
Shōbara has a population of 33,633 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 70 people per square mile, spread across 481.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Shōbara expensive to live in?
The median household income is $32,400, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $84,000 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $420 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Shōbara?
Shōbara has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 215 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.5 inches, with 6.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Shōbara?
The job market in Shōbara is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,076 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Shōbara?
The median home value in Shōbara is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.